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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.62, 24,092.72 and 4,376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.62, 24,092.72 and 4,376.86 is: 6,564.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.62 : 24,092.72 = 4,376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.62/24,092.72 = 4,376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.62x = 24,092.72 × 4,376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.62x = 105,450,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,450,462.46/16,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,564.55

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